the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
February 12 to 19, 2012
Updated February 21, 8 am
The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.
The city is VERY alive.
SUNDAY February 19
- 10th VALLARTA NATIONAL CHARRO CHAMPIONSHIP —
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE BY MIKKI PROST — 7:30 pm at Que?Pasa. No cover.
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. Free.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY February 20
TUESDAY February 21
- NEW MOON
- MARDI GRAS
- MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. Walk along the Malecon with Gary Thompson leading an intriguing guided tour of the Sculptures. Meet at the Millennium Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita. Free.
- CRAZY BEACHES BAZAAR — 10 am to 2 pm at Crazy Beaches, Madero 163. 100 pesos to sell. Anything goes…. Email for info.
- PEACE HOME TOUR — A 3 hour tour of 4 unique Vallarta homes. Meet at 10:30 am at Plaza Romy at I. Vallarta #228. $35(US).
- EXPATS HAPPY HOUR — 5 to 7 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos beach. RSVP sarajwise@yahoo.com
- CHARITY BINGO — 6:30 to 9 pm at Nacho Daddy, 180 B. Badillo. Benefiting the Vallarta Banco de Alimentos/ Food Bank.
- DEMOCRATS ABROAD TUESDAY MOVIE — 7 pm. The Company Men on a giant projector screen at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito. Food and Drinks available. 60 pesos.
- LOS BAMBINOS — 7 to 9 pm at the Palm, Olas Altas 508. $18 US
- DIA INTERNACIONAL DE LA LENGUA MATERNA — 7 to 9 pm. Dance, Poetry and Indigenous Music at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. Free.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
WEDNESDAY February 22
- MIÉRCLES de CENIZA, ASH WEDNESDAY — The end of Carnaval and the beginnging of Lent. People will walk around with ash on their foreheads.
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Open house at 9 Centro Vallarta Art Galleries. Complimentary cocktails. Free.
- ARTISAN’S MARKET AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT — 6 to 9 pm, at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito, Old Town. Food, Entertainment and Crafts.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
- JOANNA — Impressions, Parody, and Burlesque. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
THURSDAY February 23
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
- AZTECA GRUPO OSTOCOATL — 8 pm. PreHispanic dance and music. Los Arcos Amphitheater. Free.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen/em> Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
FRIDAY February 24
- DÍA de la BANDERA, FLAG DAY — Usually a parade through town in the morning.
- PV WRITERS CONFERENCE
- VALLARTA SCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 5 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone is invited.
- BRIGITTE’S COUSART FASHION SHOW — 5:30 pm at Coco Tropical on Los Muertos Beach. Happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm. No cover. 322-190-7728 or cousartbri @ hotmail.com
- SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm, at Basilio Badillo and Constitution on Old Town. Music, Art Openings, free Cocktails, Shopping…. The merchants of this area have a street party every other Friday.
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
- KIM KUZMA — 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
SATURDAY February 25
- PV WRITERS CONFERENCE
- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 1 pm at El Jardin de Ninos Emiliano Zapata school, located on the west side of Pino Suarez between V. Carranza and B. Badillio
- FARMERS MARKET CO-OP — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 10 am to 2 pm.
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- LITERARY — Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, Los Mangos Biblioteca.
- BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS — 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, Naranjo and B. Badillo. 250 pesos.
SUNDAY February 26
- PV WRITERS CONFERENCE
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- SUNSET MILONGA AND LATIN DANCE PARTY — 4:30 to 8 pm at the Hotel Rosita, Paseo Diaz Ordaz # 901. Free class and dance (Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue). Drink and food available for purchase.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- XIUTLA BALLET FOLCLORICO — 8 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. Free.
- MISS CONCEPTION — Stage to Screen/em> Drag. 10 pm at The Palm, Olas Altas 508. $10 US.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.
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